Hume’s Wheatear

Oenanthe albonigra

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Muscicapidae

Size:

17 cm

Weight:

22-28 g

Taxonomy:

(A. O. Hume, 1872)

Short Description:

Hume's Wheatear (Oenanthe albonigra) is a small passerine bird, primarily found in the mountainous regions of Pakistan. It has a distinctive black and white plumage with a contrasting black throat and white supercilium. This species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males sporting darker plumage than females.

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Hume’s Wheatear is primarily distributed in the northern and northwestern regions, including the mountainous areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and parts of Balochistan. It prefers rocky habitats with sparse vegetation, such as alpine meadows, slopes, and rocky outcrops.

Hume’s Wheatear is typically observed foraging on the ground for insects, spiders, and small invertebrates. It often perches on rocks or low vegetation, scanning the surroundings for prey. During the breeding season, males establish territories and perform courtship displays to attract mates. They build cup-shaped nests in rock crevices or among stones. This species is known for its migratory behavior, wintering in lower elevations or migrating to warmer regions during the harsh winter months.